SLAANTOS'S ALLEGED BOODLERS IN SCRANTON HEARINGS
Sherif Robiness Dealce Knowl edge of Corruption Fund reports Aldermen Fuller's office was manned last night as a bribery hearing neared. Charles Rotonsen, brewing magnate and director of the Lackawanna Telephone Co, alleged bribery target, denies funds were used to influence council. Directors and witnesses, including ex-Mayor Bailey’s confession linked to a broader bribery scandal, are discussed as hearings proceed.
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Robiness
Scrantor
Fuller
Charles Rotonsen
Pennsylvania Ceclisi Brewing Company
Lackawanna Telephone Company
Mee Robinson
Hotiison
C. G. Boland
Wade AL. Finn
Aspoole
Bailey
Res Healy
Acheni Telephone Company
John S$. McCabe
St.loud Hotel
Protestant Mission Work Sparks Applause at Meeting
The general Methodist Episcopal committee, led by Bishop Givodeell of Teonceser, spoke on Protestant work in Europe and Italy, denouncing Rome and urging intensified effort in spreading Christian influence. Drees and Hartzell criticized Catholic and pagan advances, praising Protestant gains and urging action in Porto Rico and Africa. The audience praised the speakers amid defiant mood in St Paul’s church, with a daily session continuing since last Wednesday.
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Teonceser
Lara Vigeroce
Italy
New York
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Church of Rome
St. Paul's Moe
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Germany
Scandinavas
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Rev
Drees
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Ortoriva
Tah
Tuves
France
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Prussia
Spain
Isabella
Br. Drees
America
Porto Rico
Hartzell
Africa
Far East
China
Camogie Institute
Pistsurs
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Swazey Fugitive Sought After Bank Mortgage Scheme
Edward Swazey, who fled Kansas City four months ago after stealing large sums via duplicate cattle mortgages, is pursued by detectives in South America. The Cattlemen's Protective Association attorney says Swazey will be arrested and returned if extradition laws permit. Swazey reportedly traveled from Kansas City to Montevideo.
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Edward
Swazey
South America
Cattlemen’s Protective Association
Montevideo
German Chancellor Von Buelow on China policy and reforms
The German premier stated Germany seeks no partition of China and aims to protect its rights through legitimate defense. He defended presence at Kiao Chou, cited treaties and a peaceful stance, and urged atonement for Chinese misdeeds while resisting overreach by any power. He emphasized restraint in executing the agreed penalties and focus on civilization and German interests.
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Ertin
von Buelow
China
Kiso Chou
Baron von Ketteler
Germany
Pekin
Van
Buelow
Punishments inadulate and police official charges
The Morning Post reports edicts on Chinese princes with mild punishments banishments and dismissals while foreign envoys deem them inadequate. New York police charges against Cross Hellihy and Red Chief Dever may follow with strict action. Lackawanna county gains two officials as census shows growth. A Savannah homicide linked to a love rival ends in a self defense shooting. Pennsylvania population expands by about 19.8 percent since 1896 and 22.7 percent since 1880.
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London
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Prince Ching
Tuan
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Board of Police Commissioners
Adam A. Cross
John B. Hellihy
Cross
Herlity
Deverr
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Scranton
Lackawanna County
Penperivania
Washington
Pennsylvania
Bureau
Pennsylvania Endeavorers Hold Fourteenth Convention in Philadelphia
The 14th annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Christian Endeavor Union opens in Philadelphia with headquarters at the Baptist Temple. Delegates from city and out of town exceed 7 000, representing an army of about 250 000 members. A large rally at the Second Regiment armory featured John Willis Baer and Rev. C E Eberman, with 1 500 choir singers and 5 000 attendees.
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Baptist Temple
Philadelphia Christian Endeavor Union
Second Regiment Armory
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Boston
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C. E. Eberman
Pennsylvania Union
John E. Dayton
Williamsport
Temple
Second Regiment
Marian J. Kline
Harrisburg
Alonzo J.turkle
Allegheny
Minister Charged With Murder in Wyoming Mystery
Rev. D. C. Stuart, former Wyomin g Baptist pastor, fled after his wife died suddenly at her daughter's home. An empty carbolic acid bottle and suspicious circumstances prompted exhumation and an autopsy. A warrant charged murder and abortion. he was captured in Philadelphia and brought to Wilkes-Barre.
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Wyoming
D. C. Stuart
Wyoming Baptist Church
Plrmouth
Philadelphia
Secretary Hoots Ceban Tour Through Cuban Barracks
Secretary Root and Gen. Wood inspected Morra barracks and the garrison in Santiago de Cuba then visited the San Juan battlefield. They praised a government highway built at 29000 per mile, offering a sweeping view of valley, ocean, and city. Five lumbermen drowned after a skiff was swept overboard in Lake Superior near Saint Ste. Marie to Deer Park. Names listed include Joseph Cascaden, Joseph Billings, Herman Winzel, Baron Nizel, and a missing William.
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Deer Park
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Joseph H. Cascaden
Joseph Billings
Herman Winzel
Baron Nizel
William
Another American Duchess Duke of Manchester Wedding Report
An official Marylebone parish register confirms the marriage of the Duke of Manchester to Helene Zimmerman, daughter of Cincinnati magnate Eugene Zimmerman. The wedding occurred on the first Wednesday afternoon, with the couple planning to move to New York next Saturday. Zimmerman disputes sensational rumors about the duke and praises his son-in-law.
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London
Marylebone
Duke of Manchester
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The
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New York
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Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway
Zimmerman
Standard Oil Company
West
Dorwie's Lacemakers Released After Bond Posted
Samuel W. Pack sd of Chicago, counsel for Dr J Alexander Dowie, deposited $8,000 with the International Navigation company to secure the temporary release of 25 lace makers and their families from England. They face deportation under the alien contract law. case now rests with Secretary of the Treasury Gage on appeal.
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Phnadelphia
Samuel W. Pack Sd
Chicago
J. Alexander Dowie
International Navigation Company
England
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Treasury Gage
Washington
Wie
Zion
Bank Embezzlement Trial Details at Newport
Newport notes reveal experts probing a bank shortage tied to a teller Brown who memorized accounts and manipulated entries. He allegedly created false deposits and withdrawals, deceiving clerks while the general ledger remained balanced. Also reported: inventor John Carter of Boston dies, leaving a secret rubber from cottonseed oil process. Marguerite Gast leads the women’s six day bicycle race in Brooklyn with Emma Bayne close behind. Plus K of L officers elected in Pittsburgh and a proposed Gibraltar Morocco rail tunnel plan. Diphtheria closes Mt Jos school in Lancaster with 15 cases and 2 deaths.
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Brown Hat
Trig
Savannah
John & Carter
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Carter
Greenwich Park
Brooklyn
Clermont Avenue Rink
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Emma Bayne
Lancaster
Mt. Jos
Lyons Car Strike Turmoil Escalates in France
In Lyons, France, the car strike grows grave as police accompany vehicles. A driver and a worker were endangered by a crowd near a canal. Strikers overturned cars and police fired rev lery to disperse them. Many arrests reported.
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Lyons
France
Savire & Driver
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